Location: Lahore / Islamabad, Pakistan
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: 4–6 Years
Shift: 5PM - 2AM PKT
Summary
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with 4–6 years of hands-on experience managing end-to-end accounts payable operations. The ideal candidate should have strong experience working with international clients, particularly US-based companies, and be comfortable handling high-volume transactions, reconciliations, vendor management, and financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete Accounts Payable (AP) cycle, from invoice receipt and verification to payment processing.
- Review and process vendor invoices while ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and compliance with company policies.
- Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents.
- Maintain accurate vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and process vendor payments while ensuring adherence to agreed payment terms.
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and investigate outstanding balances.
- Conduct regular AP reconciliations and assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain accurate AP aging reports and follow up on outstanding invoices.
- Coordinate with vendors, internal finance teams, procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve payment-related issues.
- Handle queries from international clients and vendors, particularly US-based stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies.
- Assist with audits by providing required AP documentation and supporting schedules.
- Prepare and maintain AP reports, dashboards, and other financial reports as required.
- Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls, and efficiency.
- Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of financial information.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Experience supporting US accounting operations and familiarity with US-based accounting practices.
- Experience working in a BPO, shared services, outsourcing, or managed services environment.
- ACCA, CA, CMA, or other relevant accounting qualification/certification is a plus.
- Experience working with US time zones and international stakeholders is preferred.
- 4–6 years of professional experience in Accounts Payable or a similar accounting role.
- Proven experience working with international clients, preferably US-based clients/companies.
- Strong understanding of the end-to-end Accounts Payable process.
- Hands-on experience with invoice processing, vendor reconciliation, payment processing, and AP aging.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
- Experience with accounting/ERP systems such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Xero, or similar platforms.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, and reconciliation.
- Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with international teams.